Learn about the world of business in a Canadian and international context. 

Year one and two will provide you with a solid foundation in general business, after which you will be able to specialize in:

• Accounting
• Financial Services
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Resources Management
• Management
• Marketing

A General Studies specialization is also available to those who want to take elective courses from various specialties. 

Business and non-business electives are also part of the program.

More than simply theory, Okanagan's business program is based on students applying what they learn in a practical use setting. 

Your professors have real-life expertise and will design projects that allow you to use your growing knowledge hands-on, often connecting you directly to local business owners for authentic results.

Note: The first and second years of the program are offered fully at the Vernon campus. However, the program can only be completed in full in Kelowna.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents

• B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• English 12 with minimum 70% or alternatives.
• A minimum of 85% in Applications of Mathematics 12 or a minimum of 60% in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or an equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
• A minimum of 60% in one of Pre-calculus Grade 12, Foundations of Mathematics Grade 12, or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 12, Apprenticeship Mathematics 12
  or the equivalent Provincial Level Adult Basic Education mathematics course.
• Secondary students who enter the Business Administration degree or diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 may request credit for BUAD 111 (Financial Accounting I).

Qualifying status: 

• Applicants who ultimately fail to satisfy the specific English and/or math entrance requirements may be granted admission to and be allowed to remain enrolled in the business program as qualifying students subject to the availability of space after the admission and registration of qualified applicants.
• Qualifying students may concurrently register in a maximum of three first-year business courses, any three for which they satisfy the prerequisites.
• Qualifying first-year business students will not be considered to be continuing students and will, therefore, be allowed to continue in the program after the qualifying year only if all outstanding course entrance requirements have been successfully completed.

Entry into the third year of the degree program:

• Successful completion of a recognized Business Administration diploma program or equivalent with a minimum grade average of 67%; or completion of 60 university-level credits (with a minimum of 24 credits at the 200-level or higher) with a minimum grade average of 67%; or completion of an Associate Degree in Arts or Science with a minimum grade average of 67%.
• Applicants must submit a statement (500 words maximum) outlining their personal objectives and career goals.
• Applicants must submit a statement (500 word maximum) outlining their work experience and community involvement.